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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through English Traits.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. If the people within a commune did not work equally, what does Emerson say the harder-working individuals would do?
(a) Grow agitated and start fighting among themselves.
(b) Defect and start another commune.
(c) Defect and seek fortunes in the larger world.
(d) Create a hierarchy and rule the weaker workers.

2. How does Emerson say one should keep a healthy balance on earth, according to "Compensation"?
(a) Do not acquire wealth.
(b) Give back to society.
(c) Give back to nature.
(d) Repay all debts as soon as possible.

3. How should one be a man, according to "Self-Reliance"?
(a) Live in nature.
(b) Follow man's laws.
(c) Follow God's laws.
(d) Be a nonconformist.

4. According to "Self-Reliance", the important thing is to be one's ______.
(a) Authentic self.
(b) Spiritual self.
(c) Natural self.
(d) Inner self.

5. What is bereft of models of heroism, according to Emerson's "Heroism"?
(a) Historical folklore.
(b) Public education.
(c) Secular society.
(d) Contemporary literature.

Short Answer Questions

1. What seldom-acknowledged factor in coloring people's experience is a large part of everyone's life?

2. Which of the following is the best and most efficient type of economy for man, according to Emerson?

3. What year is the focus of "New England Reformers"?

4. What does Emerson believe about nature?

5. How was Emerson received on his last trip to England?

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